Wednesday, 18 May 2016

The Essential Checklist for This Year's Family Holiday

There's nothing more we like than
packing up the car and going on a family roadtrip. Even in the UK
though being spontaneous is difficult when you have children. If
there's just the two of you often you can find accommodation on the
way whether it's stopping at hotel or pitching up at a campsite. In
the summer holidays family rooms in hotels get booked up quickly and
camping pitches can be hard to come by so get planning now.

It's not all about booking the
accommodation before you go. Whatever type of trip you are planning
there will be items you need to sort out. How many of us have thought
that the kids' clothes from last year's holiday would still fit only
to find they have had a growth spurt? If you need a little bit of
help in planning the perfect family getaway take some tips from
today's guest post.

“It's that time of year again,
millions of families around the world are preparing for the end of
the school term and getting ready for their annual holiday. Even
though it's a chance for everyone to go away and relax for a week or two, packing and getting ready for it can be a
stressful time. In order to ensure you and your family are adequately
prepared and to reduce stress levels, make the most of the following
checklist.

Tickets

The most important things you need to
physically go away on holiday are tickets. Getting to the airport or
docks and not having your boarding passes, with a number of children
in tow, is the worst possible start to any holiday. These should be
the first thing on your checklist,along with any accommodation
information, visas, passports and tickets for any events you will be
attending.

Equipment

Depending on what type of holiday you
are heading on, you will need to pack specific equipment for your
vacation. Those going camping or caravanning will need to remember camping chairs,
stoves and cooking equipment. Picnic boxes, blankets and beach tents
along with sports items, such as tennis rackets, footballs and body
boards if you're heading to the coast, will all need to be packed in.

Entertainment

Keep your kids entertained on the
journey by ensuring they take enough toys and games to keep them
busy. Plus you will need a deck of cards, books and more so you and
any other adults can have enough to starve off boredom when away from
your home comforts.

Clothes

They type of clothes you pack will also
depend on the destination. Plenty of light coloured and textured
items if you're heading to the Mediterranean or another hot location,
but pack enough warm clothes when heading to a colder climate. Always
take extra, as children will definitely dirty or ruin a few items.

Personal Items

Mobile phones, cameras, mp3 players
along with everyday items like wallets and house keys must be
remembered too. All such accessories will prove useful while on
holiday as well as making you feel comfortable that you haven't left
anything behind.

Cover

Taking out travel insurance is
essential to keep everyone safe in case of an accident. If you're
planning to drive abroad then be sure to take out European breakdown cover so you are legally covered in your
car as well.

Write up a full checklist based on
these categories and tick them off when packing to ensure your annual family holiday is a
success.”

Have you started planning for your
summer holiday? Do you use checklists?

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